Listen: Open Philanthropy – inside and out
What if philanthropy were more open? Tris Lumley talks with Rhodri Davies, host of the Philanthropisms Podcast, about how philanthropy can open up.
On 8 March 2023.
Talking about the environmental drivers of mental health
There is one key driver frequently excluded from the discussion and potential solutions to mental ill-health—the environment.
By Liz Gadd .
On 2 February 2023.
Taking your first steps into impact practice
When done well, impact practice can help charities to focus their resources, implement improvements, boost morale and attract funding.
By Sarah Williams .
On 16 August 2022.
Systems investing: How to invest in systems change
Systems investing requires directing resources towards supporting the transition from one way of doing things to another.
By David Neaum .
On 12 June 2023.
Centring lived experience in a meaningful and impactful way?
NPC has been collaborating with several charities of different sizes who are committed to meaningfully centring lived experience.
By Charlotte Lamb, and Daniel Seifu .
On 3 July 2023.
The cost-of-living crisis: How does Norfolk compare with the national picture?
This blog builds on discussion at a recent event, hosted by Voluntary Norfolk.
By Hector Edwards .
On 5 June 2023.
Blog
Entries open for the Charity Governance Awards 2024
By Naomi Chapman .
On 28 November 2023.
The Charity Governance Awards are back for 2024, so join us in celebrating excellence in governance across the UK. 
Blog
Data: coming full circle
By Sarah Sandford .
On 23 November 2023.
In this blog, Sarah Sandford, Principal Data at NPC, reflects on her journey with NPC and shares some important updates on our data projects.
Blog
Why funders need to champion small charities
By Kate Symondson .
On 16 November 2023.
Over 4/5 of the third sector's income is generated by large charities, and yet small charities make up 96% of the sector.
Blog
Collaboration and funding are the key to action on the social impacts of the environmental crises
By Liz Gadd .
On 8 November 2023.
Most charities want to act on the social impacts of the climate and nature crises. To accelerate action, more collaboration and funding is needed.
Blog
Why all charities have a role responding to climate and nature crises
By Nick Addington.
On 2 November 2023.
This blog is adapted from a speech which Nick delivered at NPC Ignites 2023.
Blog
Why women’s and girl’s charities are in survival mode
By Rebecca Gill.
On 31 October 2023.
If we really value an equitable future for women and girls, then we need to invest in it. Â
Blog
Why the third sector needs a different kind of leadership
By Mike Adamson.
On 27 October 2023.
Mike Adamson, Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, makes the case for a new type of leadership in the third sector.
Blog
Working with businesses: how can NPC help?
By Margery Infield .
On 25 October 2023.
NPC’s Principal: Corporate Social Impact, Margery Infield, explains what support NPC offers to businesses.
Blog
How can civic society prepare for the next Parliament?
By Sunder Katwala.
On 23 October 2023.
Engaging with mission-led government and building relationships with potential new MPs across parties - including thinking about how to re-engage the right.
Blog
Listen: Lived Experience
On 15 October 2023.
In this podcast recorded for Charity Chat, Charlottle Lamb discusses how to centre lived experience in your organisation.
Blog
Listen: How to govern in a crisis
On 25 July 2023.
In this podcast recorded for Charity Chat, Sally Bagwell discuss how to be a trustee in a time of permacrisis.Â
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Listen: Who’s most affected by the climate crisis?
On 17 July 2023.
Listen to Jabeer Butt, chief executive of the Race Equality Foundation, discuss how the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting disadvantaged groups in the UK on Third Sector Podcast.
Blog
Listen: How can grant-makers make funding fairer?
On 28 April 2023.
Listen to NPC's Principal for Effective Philanthropy, discuss our upcoming guide to diverse, equitable and inclusive grantmaking on the Third Sector Podcast.
Blog
Listen: Open Philanthropy – inside and out
On 8 March 2023.
What if philanthropy were more open? Tris Lumley talks with Rhodri Davies, host of the Philanthropisms Podcast, about how philanthropy can open up.
Blog
Listen: Where next for the impact agenda?
On 29 November 2022.
In this podcast, recorded for The Do One Better Podcast, Dan Corry talks with Alberto Lidji about the future of the impact agenda.
Blog
Listen: Open Philanthropy
On 21 November 2022.
What if philanthropy were more open? How much more could we achieve? Tris Lumley talks with Charity Chat about how philanthropy can open up.
Blog
Listen: The cost of living crisis – a triple headed storm
On 14 November 2022.
How should charities respond to the cost of living crisis? Recorded for the Charity Chat Podcast.
Blog
Listen: Philanthropy in a Cost of Living Crisis
On 10 October 2022.
Angela Kail and Rhodri Davies discuss how philanthropists should respond to the cost of living crisis.
Blog
Listen: Collaborating On The Climate Crisis
On 12 July 2022.
We need to better understand how the changing environment is going to impact different people, and ensure the most disadvantaged aren't worst affected.
Blog
Dame Stephanie Shirley: Lessons from Philanthropy
By Dame Stephanie Shirley, philanthropist and entrepreneur .
On 4 July 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Dame Stephanie Shirley to ask: Where next for philanthropy?
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What place for participation in grant-making?
By Hannah Paterson and Yasmin Ibison.
On 4 July 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Hannah Paterson and Yasmin Ibison to ask: What place for participation in grant-making?
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Javed Khan: Can small charities lead partnerships with big charities?
By Javed Khan, former chief executive of Barnardo’s.
On 27 June 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Javed Khan to ask: Can small charities lead partnerships with big charities?
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Angela Salt: Can a volunteering boom ever last?
By Angela Salt, Chief Executive of the Girl Guides.
On 27 June 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Angela Salt to ask: Can a volunteering boom ever last?
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Jonathan Breckon: Where next for the impact and what works agenda?
By Jonathan Breckon, policy fellow at UCL’s Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement and the director of Breckon Consulting Ltd .
On 20 June 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Jonathan Breckon to ask: Where next for the impact and what works agenda?
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Samuel Kasumu: How political should charities be?
By Samuel Kasumu, former no10 adviser and founder of Inclusive Boards.
On 20 June 2022.
To mark our 20th birthday, we spoke with Samuel Kasumu to ask: How political should charities be?
Blog
Listen: Systems strategy
On 13 June 2022.
Our Systems Change Principal, speaks with Sam Davies, host of the Charity Chat podcast, about how charities can adopt a systems approach to how they work.
Blog
Listen: The cost of living crisis
On 27 May 2022.
Angela Kail, our Director of Consulting, recently appeared on the Third Sector Podcast to discuss how charities should respond to the cost of living crisis.
Blog
Listen: How to measure your impact
On 16 May 2022.
Rosie McLeod speaks with Sam Davies, host of the Charity Chat podcast, to talk about how charities can measure their impact.
Blog
Listen: Tech for Good Live
On 22 April 2022.
Kathryn Dingle joins the Tech for Good Live Podcast to talk all things tech.
Blog
Listen: How to do theory of change
On 19 April 2022.
James Noble sits down with Sam Davies, host of the Charity Chat podcast, to talk theory of change.
Blog
Listen – The Levelling Up agenda
On 20 February 2022.
Recorded for Charity Chat: The Levelling Up agenda and how charities should be getting involved.
Blog
Listen: The Levelling Up white paper
On 18 February 2022.
Leah Davis chats with Rebecca Cooney and Alina Martin on the Third Sector podcast.
Blog
Listen: Purposely Podcast
On 10 February 2022.
Dan Corry chats with Mark Longbottom, host of Purposely Podcast, about NPC's journey and what the future holds for the social sector.
Blog
Listen: What if we could start from scratch?
On 27 January 2022.
Podcast: What if we could start over from scratch? What would we do differently?
Blog
Listen: Philanthropy and Civil Society Post-Pandemic
On 1 December 2021.
Recorded for the Philanthropisms Podcast: How the pandemic might reshape philanthropy and civil society.
Blog
Listen: Social issues and charities post-pandemic
On 1 November 2021.
Dan Corry joins the Charity Chat podcast to discuss how charities can rethink and rebuild following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Listen: The charity sector after a year of crisis
On 1 March 2021.
How has the charity sector has been impacted by the covid-19 pandemic?
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Listen: Digital transformation
On 15 December 2020.
Rosario Piazza talks digital transformation for the How We Innovate Podcast.
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